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    • 4.2 • 28 Ratings

Welcome to The Athletic Detroit's podcast network which features podcasts for the Red Wings, Lions, Tigers, Pistons, Michigan football/basketball, and Michigan State football/basketball. For great ad-free content, subscribe to The Athletic at theathletic.com.

    Backward Down the Field, T.J. Hockenson 1st Round NFL Draft Reaction (S2E29)

    Backward Down the Field, T.J. Hockenson 1st Round NFL Draft Reaction (S2E29)

    Ty Schalter and Chris Burke of The Athletic Detroit react to the Detroit Lions' selection of Iowa TE T.J. Hockenson in the first round.

    Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

    • 27 min
    Backward Down the Field, Flying with Matt Patricia (S2E28)

    Backward Down the Field, Flying with Matt Patricia (S2E28)

    Chris Burke got to fly in a private jet with Matt Patricia, Mark Dantonio, and some other highfalutin football folks en route to Nick Saban's annual football camp at the University of Alabama.

    Ty Schalter talks with Chris about everything he saw and did, what it means for the future of the Detroit Lions. After the break, they talk about NFL draft mock draft scenarios.

    Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

    • 36 min
    Backward Down the Field, NFL Owners Meetings Edition (S2E37)

    Backward Down the Field, NFL Owners Meetings Edition (S2E37)

    Ty Schalter and Chris Burke of The Athletic Detroit break down a rare Q&A session with Detroit Lions GM Bob Quinn, where Chris got in some good Qs. They also talk overtime, instant replay, rules changes and more!

    Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

    • 38 min
    Backward Down the Field, The Athletic's Detroit Lions podcast (S2E26)

    Backward Down the Field, The Athletic's Detroit Lions podcast (S2E26)

    Detroit Lions GM Bob Quinn lit the lamp four times on the opening day of 2019 NFL free agency--including scoring what might have been the biggest FA available, DL Trey Flowers. Ty Schalter and Chris Burke break down that signing, as well as those of WR Danny Amendola, CB Justin Coleman and TE Jesse James.

    Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

    • 36 min
    Backward Down the Field, The Athletic's Detroit Lions podcast (S2E25)

    Backward Down the Field, The Athletic's Detroit Lions podcast (S2E25)

    Chris checks in LIVE from the NFL Combine, and he and Ty break down the Lions' press conferences, along with all the latest buzz around the measurements. Plus, they talk the Indy nightlife scene and preview drills to watch.

    Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

    • 23 min

Customer Reviews

4.2 out of 5
28 Ratings

28 Ratings

SteveMcqueen13 ,

Great Lions Podcast

This is a really good Lions podcast. Its a good length, with very knowledgeable hosts. And they tend to discuss the questions that Lions fans have. If, like me, you have the burden of being a Lions fan (don't recommend it), then I do recommend this podcast.

Jah Wombs ,

One of the best

Really good podcast full of great insight and info. Good luck finding a better podcast on the Lions (even if I do dislike the name)

restore da roar ,

Good content

Great job with the Lions content keeps me entertained and it’s great info only problem is you guys need to upload more lol

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